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Analysis of Various Perversities

Posted on January 27, 2011 by Malcolm Farley

Analysis of Various Perversities That Samsung ad sails past on the bus’s flank: the one of a svelte blonde who embraces a TV reflecting nothing but her own glazed gaze. A gender-bent, post-mod Narcissus, she yearns to kiss herself in … Continue reading →

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Negative Capability

Posted on January 4, 2011 by Malcolm Farley

Negative Capability Firm black turds—like sesame seeds—have popped up again on the white formica this morning.  “Kill the little mouse, the mouse that’s in the house.  He’s eating up my home, and soon he’ll wider roam…,” I sing as I make … Continue reading →

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A Kitchen Accident In Prospect Heights

Posted on September 9, 2010 by Malcolm Farley

A Kitchen Accident in Prospect Heights M. bastes the roasting pheasant with a jigger of too-cold Pinot Grigio, and the glass baking dish shatters.  Pheasant fat spills into the oven, crackles angrily, then sublimes.  Smoke spews through the stove-top, chokes … Continue reading →

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